The Home Girls

Name: The Home Girls
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079466
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By Olga Masters

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The Home Girls by Olga Masters is a collection of short stories that beautifully captures the lives of women and their families in rural Australia. The stories explore themes of love, identity, and the complexities of domestic life, often with a blend of wit and poignant realism. Masters' writing vividly brings out the nuances and subtleties of everyday life, making each story a rich, character-driven narrative.
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This collection may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the intricacies of rural Australian life, depicted with vivid detail and poignant observation. The author masterfully weaves together stories that delve into family dynamics, community, and the everyday triumphs and struggles of ordinary people. Its rich storytelling resonates with those who appreciate character-driven narratives filled with warmth and realism.

Between the publication of The Home Girls , in 1982, and her death, Olga Masters was acclaimed as one of Australia's finest writers. Her short stories, distinguished by their acute observation of human behaviour, drew comparison with the finest exponents of the form, such as Chekhov.

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The Home Girls is a collection of candid, witty stories about rural and suburban life. Set in the mid-twentieth century, these tales capture the essence of ordinary people and domestic life.

Masters was, as the Advertiser remarked, 'a natural storyteller'. Between the publication of The Home Girls in 1982 and her death, Olga Masters was acclaimed as one of Australia's finest writers.

Her short stories, distinguished by their acute observation of human behaviour, drew comparison with the finest exponents of the form, such as Chekhov.

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The Home Girls by Olga Masters is praised for its tender and humorous storytelling, authenticity, and vivid depiction of time and place. The characters are portrayed with such natural depth that they effortlessly come to life, enhancing the overall reading experience.

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ISBN: 9781922079466

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 302

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